1968, Deep Purple made their live debut at a gig in Tastrup, Denmark. Formally known as Roundabout, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore suggested a new name, Deep Purple, after his grandmother's favorite song. "Deep Purple" had been a hit for Peter De Rose. Blackmore's grandmother had repeatedly asked if they would be performing the song. 1968, Apple Music ran advertisements … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – April 20
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Today in Rock History – March 22
1965, Bringing It All Back Home, Bob Dylan's fifth studio album was released. The album reached number six on Billboard's Pop Albums chart, the first of Dylan's albums to break into the US top 10, and it also topped the UK charts later that Spring. The lead-off track, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," became Dylan's first single to chart in the US, peaking at number 39. The … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 22
The 2nd 3D HalfTime Show
Everyone's Uncle Marty, with Daytona the on the Airedale are back with our 733rd installment of The 3D RadioActivity presenting The 2nd 3D HalfTime Show! The 2nd 3D HalfTime Show is here!:https://archive.org/download/The3dRadioactivity/3dradio_20240317-733_2nd3DHalfTimeShow.mp3 With an average length of 3 minutes, 30 secpnds and around 43 years old The 2nd 3D HalfTime … [Read more...] about The 2nd 3D HalfTime Show
Today in Rock History – March 5
1965, The Rolling Stones kicked off their fifth UK tour at The Regal Theatre, Edmonton, London. A 14-date package tour with The Hollies, The Konrads and Dave Berry and the Cruisers. 1966, Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass went to number one on the album chart with Going Places. 1966, Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler started a five week run at number one on the singles … [Read more...] about Today in Rock History – March 5
Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 24
Hosted by Bart Shore. On this weekend's Psychedelic Time Warp we are joined by journalist and author Stu Shea, who stops by the studio with some true rarities - and tells us the story behind the songs - bands like The Third Booth, The Leaves, United States of America, the Lemon Drops, and The Pretty Things. Hear some really trippy music from The Who and The Monkees, as … [Read more...] about Psychedelic Time Warp – Show 24